Quick Transmigration: Rescuing the Blackened Male Lead - Chapter 367
Chapter 367: Childhood Friends Must Be Cultivated from a Young Age (50)
The more An Ziyu smiled, the more Shen Mubei felt a pang of heartache.
She took a deep breath and said, “I’m quite heavy, you know.”
An Ziyu paused, then smiled and said, “It’s okay.”
Shen Mubei said, “The way home isn’t close.”
An Ziyu continued to smile, “I’m very fit.”
Shen Mubei responded, “Alright then.”
The male lead’s back was warm, carrying a faint, fresh scent.
Shen Mubei wrapped her arms around his neck, asking, “Is it heavy?”
His gentle, deep voice replied, “Even if Luoluo gained twenty more pounds, I’d still be able to carry you.”
Shen Mubei touched her nose and said softly, “Is it really heavy?”
She had weighed herself, and it seemed quite normal.
An Ziyu chuckled, “You’re so light, it makes me wonder if you forgot to climb on.”
Shen Mubei huffed lightly, “I’ll eat so many and become a big fat person in the future and be too heavy for you.”
An Ziyu smiled and replied softly, “Alright, I’ll wait for that.”
The boy carried the girl slowly, the dim, yellow light of the setting sun casting a warm, soft glow over them.
After walking for a while, the young male lead was still calm and composed, and Shen Mubei’s worries finally eased.
Thinking about what had happened today, she asked quietly, “Ziyu, do you have a girl you like?”
An Ziyu paused, “Hmm?”
Shen Mubei explained, “The confession you made today, about your princess.”
An Ziyu responded with a “Hmm.”
Seeing that he wasn’t inclined to talk about it, Shen Mubei felt a bit uncomfortable. Although she knew it was the young male lead personal matter, they had grown up together, so it wouldn’t hurt to share it with her.
Feeling sulky, she puffed out her cheeks and let her thoughts wander.
“Luoluo.”
His soft voice broke the silence, sounding especially gentle in the fading twilight.
Shen Mubei, distracted, responded, “Hmm?”
An Ziyu said with a light laugh, “Don’t move around; hold on tight.”
Shen Mubei snapped back to reality and realized she had changed positions without noticing, and her hands were also hanging loosely. If An Ziyu hadn’t steadied her in time, she would have fallen.
Feeling embarrassed, Shen Mubei adjusted her hold around his neck, burying her face against him, “I’m going to nap for a bit.”
An Ziyu replied softly, “Okay.”
Drowsily, she snuggled into the comforting scent beneath her, instinctively holding him tighter, her breathing soft and shallow.
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When Shen Mubei woke up that day, she was already at home. She felt a bit awkward, wondering what Xiao Qingxue and the others thought when the young male lead carried her in.
After the school festival, although there were rumors that An Ziyu had a girlfriend, many speculated it might be Shen Mubei. Though the parties involved denied it, some still assumed they were together.
Shen Mubei found it both amusing and frustrating. Clarifying it further would only make people more convinced.
She also wanted to know if the young male lead really had someone he liked, but since then, there had been no obvious signs or targets. Everything remained the same as before, with no significant changes in their lives.
Over time, Shen Mubei gradually forgot about the matter.
When Christmas arrived, the first-year students enjoyed their special privilege of hosting a masquerade ball.
The masquerade ball allowed participants to dress up as any character they liked, wear a mask of their choice, and enjoy themselves freely. They could also look for any partner willing to dance with them and have a delightful Christmas.
XiaoCai'Er
The scene where he finally carries her on his back is so touching 🥹